Trade warUS and China hold 'frank' call on trade tensions
Treasury's Bessent and Chinese Vice Premier He Lifeng to meet next week
U.S. Treasury Secretary Scott Bessent shakes hands with Chinese Vice Premier He Lifeng during an earlier meeting in Geneva in May. © Reuters
JAMES HAND-CUKIERMAN and WATARU SUZUKI
October 18, 2025 11:57 JST
TOKYO/SHANGHAI -- U.S. Treasury Secretary Scott Bessent said he held "frank and detailed discussions" with Chinese Vice Premier He Lifeng on Saturday, as the two sides work to resolve trade disputes and set up a meeting between their presidents later this month.